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The Year in Elections

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2014 is a big year for elections worldwide: around 40 national elections will take place, and more than 42% of the world’s population will have the chance to vote (The Economist). Throughout this year of political firsts, our curated collection will bring together updates and analysis as the world goes to the polls.

2014 is a big year for elections worldwide: around 40 national elections will take place, and more than 42% of the world’s population will have the chance to vote (The Economist). Throughout this year of political firsts, our curated collection will bring together updates and analysis as the world goes to the polls.

2014 is a big year for elections worldwide: around 40 national elections will take place, and more than 42% of the world’s population will have the chance to vote (The Economist). Throughout this year of political firsts, our curated collection will bring together updates and analysis as the world goes to the polls.

A referendum on the status of the Crimean region of Ukraine is scheduled to be held on March 16, following its occupation by Russian military presence. The United Nations had deemed the referendum "worrying and serious". (United Nations Radio, 3/7/2014)

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejected a bid by the opposition to annul the February 2 election, giving Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra a key victory. However, the Election Commission has set makeup voting to be held on April 20 and April 27 for regions unable to vote because of disruption by opposition protests. (Asia Pacific, RN, 2/14/2014)

A constitutional referendum was held in Egypt on January 14 and 15, with Egyptians abroad voting between January 8 and 12. The draft constitution replaces one introduced by former President Mohammed Morsi before he was ousted. (AM, ABC, 1/17/2014)